Meeting Sign-In Sheet is the document used to capture the names and contact information of meeting attendees. – Having a clear record of who attended meetings is a vital part of the documentation process. Preparation of the Sign-In Sheet prior to the meeting...
Planning for Meetings has become an essential part of the design process. That which is accomplished at meetings and how meetings are documented is absolutely critical in managing everyone’s expectations. The effectiveness of a meeting is largely dependent on how...
Awareness of the exclusions in the professional liability policy is essential to prevent a Project Manager or design team member from inadvertently agreeing to or actually performing design activities that are not covered by the professional liability policy....
Scope Change Identification and Documentation must occur as soon as practicable. Changes in the scope of work (SOW) are common during the design process. Some are minor changes and some can have significant impacts on schedule and budget. Timely notification to the...
There are many activities that the Consultant can use during the design that will both improve efficiency and may also help to minimize the probability of having a professional liability claim. The following are suggestions that have been found to be effective in...
Creating a culture of professional liability issues awareness After the contract has been signed and Notice to Proceed (NTP) received, most Consultants give little thought to professional liability issues until there is a claim. Then they think about those issues a...
